Running Races in University Place, WA

Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more

See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local University Place, WA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound

Date of Race: 04-25-2026

Description: Join the Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound for the5K Run/WalkonApril 25, ...

WCP Friendship Run 2026

Organization: Westside Cooperative Preschool

Date of Race: 04-19-2026

Description: The Westside Cooperative Preschool's annual Friendship Run takes place at McLane ...

Friendship Run - Children (17 years and under)

Organization: Westside Cooperative Preschool

Date of Race: 04-19-2026

Description: The Westside Cooperative Preschool's annual Friendship Run takes place at McLane ...

Friendship Run - Adult (18 yrs and older)

Organization: Westside Cooperative Preschool

Date of Race: 04-19-2026

Description: The Westside Cooperative Preschool's annual Friendship Run takes place at McLane ...

5K Run/Walk

Organization: Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound

Date of Race: 04-25-2026

Description: Join the Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound for the5K Run/WalkonApril 25, ...

Bubble Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...

Foam Glow - VIP Registration R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶9̶9̶.̶9̶5̶

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...

Foam Glow - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...

Bubble Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...

Bubble Run | Seattle 2026

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they ...

Foam Glow | Seattle 2026

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 08-01-2026

Description: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to ...

Walking-5K - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound

Date of Race: 04-25-2026

Description: Join the Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound for the5K Run/WalkonApril 25, ...

Walk/Run-5K (Virtual) - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound

Date of Race: 04-25-2026

Description: Join the Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound for the5K Run/WalkonApril 25, ...

Glow Run 5K

Organization: Pierce County Parks

Date of Race: 04-11-2026

Description: DescriptionLight up the night with our electrifying Glow Run at Chambers ...

Donut Dash 5K

Organization: Pierce County Parks

Date of Race: 06-20-2026

Description: DescriptionWho doesn't LOVE donuts?! Enjoy a donut pit stop on the ...

Onesie Run 5K

Organization: Pierce County Parks

Date of Race: 02-21-2026

Description: DescriptionSlip into your coziest onesie and hit the course for a ...

Camps - 2025

Organization: South Sound Cross Country Camp

Date of Race: 07-27-2026

Description: The South Sound Cross Country Camp in an instructional camp for ...